Mini-modding

Tako · Before February 2015

Hello forums!

I've made the observation that some people are taking the initiative to perform moderators' duties... don't.
EDIT: ^ I just realized I used a lot of big words in that ^

They basically act JUST like a mod. Here's why it's annoying:
1) It's the mod's job, not yours.

2) It's kinda insulting to a mod because you're basically saying: "Since (mod that is supposed to be moderating topic) isn't doing their job right, I'll do it THE RIGHT way"

3) There's nothing that you can do about it.

4) If you're trying to get noticed as a future mod, it's not working.

"But I'm just trying to be helpful"
Like I said in reason #1, it's the mod's job. They don't need help noticing a troll, because frankly, they're not that hard to spot. Use the report button if you spot a problem.

...that's all I have to say about that topic.

Last edited by Tako (Apr 7 2011 8:37:07 pm)

Chewy · Before February 2015

The best thing any non-staff member can do is report a post and not respond to said offending post.

Different55 · Before February 2015

You get a +rep for saying this. I seem to run into a lot of noobs who say that X topic should ACTUALLY be in Y forum. No, it shouldn't. You see, this is a FORUM suggestion, not a GAME suggestion. Gets annoying after a while.

Tako · Before February 2015

Whew, I thought I was going to get eaten alive by forum trolls for saying this. Thanks.

EDIT: Wewt. Technician

Last edited by Tako (Apr 7 2011 6:50:45 pm)

Different55 · Before February 2015

Who said the trolls weren't on their way? They were delayed waiting for the shop to order more pitchforks.

Shy Guy · Before February 2015

I don't see any point of members acting like a mod anyway. One person said that he was gonna warn me or ban me for insulting him, lol and I was like good luck, ****.

supadorf24 · Before February 2015

This belongs in Graphics Suggestions.

Last edited by Supadorf24 (Apr 7 2011 7:08:48 pm)

BillyP · Before February 2015

This is very true.

Last edited by BillyP (Apr 8 2011 12:33:47 pm)

JadElClemens · Before February 2015

TakoMan02 wrote:

Hello forums!
I've made the observation that some people are taking the initiative to perform moderators' duties... don't.
EDIT: ^ I just realized I used a lot of big words in that ^
They basically act JUST like a mod. Here's why it's annoying:
1) It's the mod's job, not yours.
2) It's kinda insulting to a mod because you're basically saying: "Since (mod that is supposed to be moderating topic) isn't doing their job right, I'll do it THE RIGHT way"
3) There's nothing that you can do about it.
4) If you're trying to get noticed as a future mod, it's not working.
"But I'm just trying to be helpful"
Like I said in reason #1 It's the mod's job. They don't need help noticing a troll, because frankly, they're not that hard to spot. Use the report button if you spot a problem.
...that's all I have to say about that topic.

This. So many times. Although I'm not a mod, I can tell you that it works well. Even if it's not a ban or warning (e.g. it needs to be moved, or you want the title changed (btw, thanks chewy)). Also, see the rules. "Use the report system! Seriously, it works great."

Tako · Before February 2015

Do you guys like the picture I mades? Feel free to use it if you want.

[img]http://i52.tinypic.com/9acyeq.jpg[/img]

Last edited by Tako (Apr 7 2011 8:38:51 pm)

Chimi · Before February 2015

Rurigok · Before February 2015

Everyone should listen to this wise man, he speaks the truth. I really don't appreciate it when members try to act just like mods. Reporting is fine, but ordering a topic to be locked or moved, especially to the wrong place, isn't.

Chimi · Before February 2015

Even though I've seen him do it plenty of times.

RhazzleFrazzle · Before February 2015

i say that when we see a troll, we just report and wait till the mods come on. all 3 troll raids i saw on these forums lasted around 10 minutes and as soon as the mods came on, they got all their posts deleted.

Rurigok · Before February 2015

Look, telling someone you shouldn't doublepost or gravedig is fine, but ordering a moderator to do something or trying to be one yourself (e.g. "mods, move this topic to xxxxx", or "mods, this topic should be locked", or "hey don't post on my topic or i'll make the mods to ban you") is frowned upon.

Tako · Before February 2015

Chimi wrote:

Even though I've seen him do it plenty of times.

Yeah, I used to do it every now and again. But now that I've seen other people do it, and how annoying it is, I shall no longer!

Wait... PLENTY of times? Name three times where I've commanded a mod to do something... three.

EDIT: And I'm not rude about it, like some people are.

Last edited by Tako (Apr 8 2011 6:38:21 am)

BillyP · Before February 2015

Rurigok, move this to game suggestions please.

jakery · Before February 2015

It's foolish on three levels to say, "mods, please [xyz]."

-You **** off the mods.
-You make yourself look like a busybody
-You should enjoy leaving things to the mods

Say someone who obviously didn't click the "Read this first" thread--or even the rules--makes a dumb post. I don't reply to the thread; I roll my eyes and think to myself, "A mod will deal with this," and then I forget all about it. This is a good thing. The most frustrating thing you can do online is forum modding.

BillyP wrote:

Rurigok, move this to game suggestions please.

Har har.

Last edited by jakery (Apr 8 2011 1:00:17 pm)

Alex · Before February 2015

Reporting a post is good though, all else is nope.
'inb4lock' 'inb4ban' etc posts are horrible and need to just stop

Pyromaniac · Before February 2015

Alex!!! Move this to game suggestions now!! I'm commanding you!!!

And u insulted me In your post... I'm afraid I'm going to have to ban you...

Tako · Before February 2015

Alex wrote:

Reporting a post is good though, all else is nope.
'inb4lock' 'inb4ban' etc posts are horrible and need to just stop

Yeah at first I thought it stood for something, then I realized it was a phrase conjoined without vowels. I say "lrn2bbcode" or "lrn2spell" sometimes. Pointless comments like those, however, I agree are annoying.

Zoey2070 · Before February 2015

Well, you know, it's not like the mods actually do much of anything besides horse around. [The admins, on the other hand....]
Plus, if you don't point someone to the right forum, they'll keep making the same mistake, which leaves the mods to move every single misplaced thread.

Bobithan · Before February 2015

Yeah, I hate it when people say stuff like "Hey, don't double post" or "inb4lock"
It's just plain annoying

Tako · Before February 2015

Yeah, I can't really explain it. Just annoyance.

Different55 · Before February 2015

Zoey2070 wrote:

Well, you know, it's not like the mods actually do much of anything besides horse around. [The admins, on the other hand....]
Plus, if you don't point someone to the right forum, they'll keep making the same mistake, which leaves the mods to move every single misplaced thread.

Are you suggesting we haven't done anything since becoming mods?

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